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“Pioneers” Kids Day Camp at Indiana’s Ouabache SP, June 19-21
Children will learn about life on the Indiana frontier at Persistent Pioneers Day Camp, June 19-21, at Ouabache State Park. The day camp is open to children ages 7-11, and runs from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m....
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Boating Educator Launches First NASBLA-approved Online Paddlesports Safety...
Today, BOATERexam.com is pleased to announce the launch of its free online paddlesports safety course, its first NASBLA-approved course covering the basics of paddlesport safety and navigation....
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Multi-day Kayaking Trip? Gear List and Planning Tips
It’s incredible how everything falls into place when the desire and motivation to accomplish something great are there. One year ago I was inspired to return to the Au Sable River for a proper...
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Eight Year Old Canoeist Gives Up Win to Save Fellow Racer
Eight-year-old Jessie Urquhart of the United Kingdom was representing her local Canoe Club and was leading the pack halfway through a race when she spotted a fellow racer in trouble. She had the...
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Olympic Kayak Paddles Made in New Hampshire: A Family Legacy
Earlier this week, at the London Olympics, the American team competed in the double canoe slalom. That’s when two men kneel inside a kayak and work together to navigate an obstacle course on...
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Water Levels Low at Utah’s Palisade State Park
Water levels at Palisade Reservoir are dropping making water access difficult. Paddleboats and canoe rentals have been removed for the summer and park managers anticipate removing the swimming docks...
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Remote Wave Sensor Warns Paddlers of Dangerous Water Conditions
Adventurous kayakers often get to experience beautiful places that are otherwise unreachable by any other vessel. Yet, for the price of witnessing this beauty, some have paid with their lives. Two...
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Mad River Canoe is Sponsoring the Swim1000 Missouri Expedition Which Starts...
Mad River Canoe is partnering with Dave Cornthwaite, a British adventurer, who is on a mission to complete 25 journeys, 1,000 miles each, by non-motorized means. The total distance of the 25 journeys...
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Video: Koala Fearlessly Jumps Aboard a Canoe
I learned two things from watching this video: Koalas’ claws are much bigger than I realized. Koalas are not shy. In fact, I’m not sure how much truth the second statement holds for all Koalas, but...
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Hidden Gems of New Jersey’s Park System: Kittantinny Valley State Park
It takes just a quick turn off busy Route 206, only a few miles from the Sussex County seat in downtown Newton, onto aptly named Goodale Road, to be transported from the rigors of everyday life into a...
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Iowa’s Family Expo Sept. 22-23
The Iowa Outdoor Expo for kids and families is scheduled for Sept. 22 – 23, at the west end of Waterworks Park, near the Izaak Walton League Lodge, 4343 George Flagg Parkway, in Des Moines. The Expo...
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Austin Canoe and Kayak Receives Fourth Bizrate Circle of Excellence Award
Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC is once again honored to have accepted the Bizrate Circle of Excellence award for the fourth year in a row. The Bizrate...
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North Dakota’s Teddy Roosevelt Family Day Scheduled Sept. 30
Families looking for a fun afternoon filled with outdoor activities are invited to attend the first annual Teddy Roosevelt Family Day on Sunday, Sept. 30 at McDowell Dam just east of Bismarck. The...
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South Carolina DNR Hosts Oct. 13 Cheraw Youth Fishing Rodeo, Paddle Clinic
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the South Carolina Parks of Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) have partnered together to host a free outdoor family event on October 13 in the Cheraw...
View ArticleOregon DFW to Host Family Fishing Event at Alton Baker Canoe Canal in Eugene
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a Family Fishing event the Alton Baker Canoe Canal in Eugene on Saturday, May 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event is free and no...
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Valdez to Whittier: Video of a Family Canoe Expedition in Alaska
In a ferry, it would take you about three hours to cross the 90 miles of pristine water across the Prince William Sound between Valdez and Whittier, Alaska. But those three monotonous hours on the...
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Colorado’s Barr Lake State Park Hosts Summer Canoe Class
If you’ve ever wanted to try the tranquil and picturesque waters at Barr Lake State Park in a canoe, the American Canoe Association will provide a certified instructor to teach the basic skills and...
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South Dakota’s Pop-Up Canoeing Program
Just added! a Pop-Up class in canoeing basics. The class will be held Saturday May 19, from 10 am until 1 pm. Participants will learn basic parts of a canoe, paddling strokes, canoe maneuvering and...
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Lacing Straps and Eyes Keep Items Secure and Accessible
It is crucial for kayakers and canoeists to keep their gear secure, yet accessible. Beckson Marine’s Lacing Hooks and Eye Straps enable users to customize their on-board storage needs. Kayakers can...
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Indiana’s Chain O’Lakes State Park Poker Paddle, June 23
Play a friendly game of poker from your canoe at Chain O’Lakes State Park on June 23 during the annual Poker Paddle. Participants will paddle the lakes and channels of the park, collecting poker cards...
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